gym chalk
Lifter's hand powder
Gym chalk is magnesium carbonate powder used by weightlifters, gymnasts, and rock climbers to absorb moisture and improve grip.
It comes as loose powder, compressed blocks, or liquid form: She chalked her hands before attempting the deadlift.
The white residue it leaves on equipment and hands is a familiar sight in climbing gyms and weight rooms.
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- gripSecure manual hold
- grip strengthHand squeezing power
- sweaty palmsMoist hands from nerves
- powderFine dry particles
barbell · deadlift · climbing · blocks · bucket · hands · friction · dusty · white · weightlifting · power clean · calluses · rock · bouldering · climbing wall · rings · parallel bars · dry
- gym equipmenttreadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, rowing machine, weight belt
- weightliftingbarbell, dumbbell, deadlifts, clean, jerk
gym chalklubricant
Friction-reducing substance
oil · grease · silicone spray · baby oil · petroleum jelly
gym chalklotion
Liquid skin moisturizer
moisturizer · hand cream · hand lotion · skin oil · emollient
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